Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Burton, Hon. John H.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


HON. JOHN H. BURTON farmer and stock-grower, P.O. Emilie, 
was born on the farm where he now resides November 22, 1830, 
and is a son of John G. and Rebecca (Brooks) Burton.  The 
former was born in Bucks county, Pa., and the latter in 
Chester county.  They were of English origin and were 
descendants of Friends, and among the early settlers of 
Bucks county.  In early life his father was a carpenter, but 
in later life engaged in farming.  He died in 1868 and his 
wife in 1859.  They had ten children, all of whom grew to 
middle age, seven of them being still living.  Their names 
are as follows:  Deborah, Lydia, Amos, Jane, Hannah, 
Margaret, Anthony, John, Anna Eliza, and Henry A.  John H. 
was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the 
common schools, and chose farming as a business.  In early 
life he taught school and subsequently went to Ohio, 
Indiana, and Illinois, remaining for five years in the west. 
 He then went to Virginia and taught school for one year, 
after which he went to the Adirondack mountains in New York 
and was engaged in the lumber trade for five years.  In 1861 
he enlisted in the 93rd N. Y. volunteer infantry in Co. D, 
and served three years as private, sergeant and lieutenant.  
He then went to the northern neck of Virginia and engaged in 
the lumber trade, and in 1868 returned to Bristol, and has 
farmed here since.  In 1878 he was elected to the 
legislature from Bucks county and served one term.  He is a 
member of the G. A. R., and belongs to the Society of 
Friends.